DESTINATIONKansai

Kansai

HyogoAncient castles, a vibrant port city and renowned onsen beckon visitors to conveniently located Hyogo PrefectureAncient castles, a vibrant port city and renowned onsen beckon visitors to conveniently located Hyogo Prefecture

KyotoKyoto is the former capital city of Japan and world-famous for its refined culture, dining, and charm of rural JapanKyoto is the former capital city of Japan and world-famous for its refined culture, dining, and charm of rural Japan

ShigaA stone's throw from Kyoto and surrounding Japan’s largest lake, Shiga is full of ancient festivals, outdoor fun and a stately castleA stone's throw from Kyoto and surrounding Japan’s largest lake, Shiga is full of ancient festivals, outdoor fun and a stately castle

OsakaOsaka is a charming, relaxed city best known for its food, fun and nightlife—with some history and culture peeking throughOsaka is a charming, relaxed city best known for its food, fun and nightlife—with some history and culture peeking through

WakayamaWakayama offers the natural and spiritual sides of Japan with the ancient temple complex of Koyasan, the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, and a picturesque coastlineWakayama offers the natural and spiritual sides of Japan with the ancient temple complex of Koyasan, the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, and a picturesque coastline

Kansai, Japan

There are many things to do in the Kansai region. Experience fantastic nightlife, peaceful temples and shrines, and soul-searching pilgrimages

Kansai is Japan's spiritual and cultural capital, shaped by towering Osaka and Himeji castles, Zen gardens and arduous journeys to enlightenment. The nation's ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara are filled with cultural and historical sites, while Koyasan in Wakayama has been a religious destination for centuries. Just a short distance away, you can revel in the raucous nightlife of Osaka's entertainment districts and take in panoramic views of the Kobe cityscape.

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The beauty and tranquility of Koyasan and the Kumano Kodo trails in Wakayama